House Bill 54 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | February 18, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 1st Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | February 19, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Stewart | Ohio Gas Association | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Jimmy Stewart |
| John Esterly | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for John Esterly |
| William Murdock | Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for William Murdock |
| Ben Kaster | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Ben Kaster | |
| Art Arnold | The Ohio Railroad Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Art Arnold |
| Chasity Schmelzenbach | Ohio Rural Development Alliance | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Chasity Schmelzenbach |
| Charley Moses | The Ohio Telecom Association | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Charley Moses |
| Jason Warner | Greater Ohio Policy Center | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Jason Warner |
| Grace Gallucci | Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Grace Gallucci |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | February 25, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Finance 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea R. Yagoda | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Andrea R. Yagoda | |
| Collin Marozzi | American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Collin Marozzi |
| Kelly Dufour | Common Cause Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Kelly Dufour |
| Jona Hilario | OPAWL-Building AAPI Feminist Leadership | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Jona Hilario |
| Steffanie Sanchez | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Steffanie Sanchez |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 5, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Greene | Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Michael Greene |
| Linda Bailiff | Ohio Public Works Commission | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Linda Bailiff |
| John F. Greenhalge | Engineers & Surveyors Board | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for John F. Greenhalge |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 6, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Mihalik | Ohio Department of Development | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Lydia Mihalik |
| Chris Matta | Ohio Turnpike Commission | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chris Matta |
| Matthew Dietrich | Ohio Rail Development Commission | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matthew Dietrich |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 11, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 12, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Fiore | Ohio Aviation Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Tony Fiore |
| Sally Fish | The Ability Center of Greater Toledo | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Sally Fish |
| Matt MacLaren | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Matt MacLaren |
| Mitch Radakovich | Ohio Association of Rail Passengers dba All Aboard Ohio | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Mitch Radakovich |
| Chris Runyan | Ohio Contractors Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Chris Runyan |
| Frank Hoagland | Veteran Owned Business | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Frank Hoagland |
| Beth Easterday | American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio (ACEC Ohio) | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Beth Easterday |
| William Murdock | Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for William Murdock |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 19, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director Pamela Boratyn | Ohio Department of Transportation | Proponent | Download Testimony for Director Pamela Boratyn |
| Director Lydia Mihalik | Ohio Department of Development | Proponent | Download Testimony for Director Lydia Mihalik |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 26, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Bailiff | Ohio Public Works Commission | Proponent | Download Testimony for Linda Bailiff |
| Matthew Dietrich | Ohio Rail Development Commission | Proponent | Download Testimony for Matthew Dietrich |
| Christopher Matta | Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Christopher Matta |
| Roger Lipscomb | Ohio Utilities Protection Service dba OHIO811 | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Roger Lipscomb |
| Jeff Polesovsky | Columbus Partnership | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Jeff Polesovsky |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | February 27, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Balzer | Ohio Trucking Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tom Balzer |
| Thomas Rozsits | Ohio Concrete | Proponent | Download Testimony for Thomas Rozsits |
| Jason Warner | Greater Ohio Policy Center | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Jason Warner |
| Jason Wrather | Grange Insurance Company | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Jason Wrather |
| Nicholas J Hanek | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nicholas J Hanek |
| Mary Ann Trunzo | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mary Ann Trunzo |
| Buckley Wilford | Homes Not Highways | Proponent | Download Testimony for Buckley Wilford |
| Carl S. DeForest | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Carl S. DeForest |
| Joseph P Delsanter | City of Brunswick | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Joseph P Delsanter |
| Kristen Surovy | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Kristen Surovy |
| Grant Aungst | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Grant Aungst |
| Bob Engelman | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Bob Engelman |
| Tim Smith | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tim Smith |
| Traci Siders | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Traci Siders |
| Tood R. Fischer | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tood R. Fischer |
| Mike Abella | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mike Abella |
| Mary Sanzotta | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mary Sanzotta |
| Gary Sanderson | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Gary Sanderson |
| Nancy J. Frognowski | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nancy J. Frognowski |
| Grace Gallucci | Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Grace Gallucci |
| Robert Safran | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Robert Safran |
| Greg Glauner | Brunswick Division of Fire | Proponent | Download Testimony for Greg Glauner |
| Aaron Harrison, et al | Medina County | Proponent | Download Testimony for Aaron Harrison, et al |
| Betty Robinson | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Betty Robinson |
| Scott Revelt | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Scott Revelt |
| Tracy Juby-Graham | Homes not Highways | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tracy Juby-Graham |
| Diane Plezia | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Diane Plezia |
| Michael Kellums | Homes not Highways | Proponent | Download Testimony for Michael Kellums |
| Kristy Piper | Brunswick City Council | Proponent | Download Testimony for Kristy Piper |
| Lisa Kovalsick | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Lisa Kovalsick |
| Jeffrey Moulden, et al | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Jeffrey Moulden, et al |
| Eileen Krejci | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Eileen Krejci |
| Lucas Merkel | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Lucas Merkel |
| Sue Krejci | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Sue Krejci |
| Sue Mazzola | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Sue Mazzola |
| Keith A. Kuczma | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Keith A. Kuczma |
| Paul Magovac | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Paul Magovac |
| J. Brandon Lambert | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for J. Brandon Lambert |
| Shrea Kellums | Homes not Highways | Proponent | Download Testimony for Shrea Kellums |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 4, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director Pamela Boratyn | Ohio Department of Transportation | Proponent | Download Testimony for Director Pamela Boratyn |
| Jimmy Stewart | Ohio Gas Association | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jimmy Stewart |
| Tony Fiore | Ohio Aviation Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tony Fiore |
| Brendan C. Keener | Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad, LLC | Proponent | Download Testimony for Brendan C. Keener |
| Casey Blazer | Central Ohio Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for Casey Blazer |
| Dr. Floun'say Caver | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for Dr. Floun'say Caver |
| Ben Ziff | Hocking Athens Perry Community Action | Proponent | Download Testimony for Ben Ziff |
| Andy Volennik | Delaware County Transit Agency | Proponent | Download Testimony for Andy Volennik |
| Mary Habig | North Central Area Transit | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mary Habig |
| Dawn Distler | Akron Metro | Proponent | Download Testimony for Dawn Distler |
| Claudia Amrhein | Portage Area Regional Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for Claudia Amrhein |
| John Ravasio | Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for John Ravasio |
| Charley Moses, et al. | Ohio Telecom Association, Ohio Gas Association, Ohio Cable Telecom Association, Ohio Oil and Gas Association | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Charley Moses, et al. |
| Art Arnold | Ohio Railroad Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Art Arnold |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 5, 2025 | Download Bill Text for Transportation |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson | Self | Proponent | Download Testimony for Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson |
| Bradley Bodenmiller | Logan-Union-Champaign Regional Planning Commission | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Bradley Bodenmiller |
| Scott Coleman, PEPS | County Engineers Association of Ohio | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Scott Coleman, PEPS |
| Darren LeBrun, et al | Delaware, Franklin, Hancock, Lawrence, Lucas, Marion, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Wood, and Wyandot Counties | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Darren LeBrun, et al |
| Chasity Schmelzenbach | Ohio Rural Development Alliance | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Chasity Schmelzenbach |
| Beth Easterday | American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio | Proponent | Download Testimony for Beth Easterday |
| Andrew Gall | Flexible Pavements of Ohio | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Andrew Gall |
| Chris Runyan | Ohio Contractors Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Chris Runyan |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 12, 2025 | 6th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Transportation 6th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 13, 2025 | 7th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Transportation 7th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt MacLaren | Ohio Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download Testimony for Matt MacLaren |
| Dan Corey | Butler County Transportation Improvement District | Proponent | Download Testimony for Dan Corey |
| Brian Dicken | Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce | Proponent | Download Testimony for Brian Dicken |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 14, 2025 | 8th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Transportation 8th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Rozsitis, P.E. | Ohio Concrete | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tom Rozsitis, P.E. |
| John Esterly | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen | Interested Party | Download Testimony for John Esterly |
| Mitch Radakovich | All Aboard Ohio | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Mitch Radakovich |
| Mary Logan So | Ohio Contractors Association, John J. Igel & Co., Inc. | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Mary Logan So |
| Casey Blazer | Central Ohio Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for Casey Blazer |
| Andy Volenik | Delaware County Transit | Proponent | Download Testimony for Andy Volenik |
| Jarrod Hampshire | Akron METRO | Proponent | Download Testimony for Jarrod Hampshire |
| Jason Warner | Greater Ohio Policy Center | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Jason Warner |
| Robert Safran | City of Brunswick | Proponent | Download Testimony for Robert Safran |
| Connor Kaeb | GROWMARK | Opponent | Download Testimony for Connor Kaeb |
| Tyler Diers | Technet | Opponent | Download Testimony for Tyler Diers |
| Mary Habig | NCAT (North Central Area Transit) | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mary Habig |
| Molly Bryden | Policy Matters Ohio | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Molly Bryden |
| Andrew Aiello | Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) | Proponent | Download Testimony for Andrew Aiello |
| Laura Koprowski | Toledo Area Regional Transit AuthorityTARTA | Proponent | Download Testimony for Laura Koprowski |
| Dr. Natoya Walker-Minor | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | Proponent | Download Testimony for Dr. Natoya Walker-Minor |
| Claudia B. Amrhein | Portage Area Regional Transportation Authorit | Proponent | Download Testimony for Claudia B. Amrhein |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | March 18, 2025 | 9th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Transportation 9th Hearing |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Munira Abdullahi
Cindy Abrams
Rachel B. Baker
Tim Barhorst
Adam C. Bird
Sean P. Brennan
Juanita O. Brent
Darnell T. Brewer
Jamie Callender
Thaddeus J. Claggett
Gary Click
Christine Cockley
Rodney Creech
Jack K. Daniels
Kellie Deeter
Steve Demetriou
Sedrick Denson
Michael D. Dovilla
Tex Fischer
Sarah Fowler Arthur
Haraz N. Ghanbari
Chris Glassburn
Michele Grim
Derrick Hall
Thomas Hall
Mark Hiner
Adam Holmes
James M. Hoops
Latyna M. Humphrey
Dontavius L. Jarrells
Marilyn John
Mark Johnson
Don Jones
Angela N. King
Matthew Kishman
Roy Klopfenstein
Brian Lampton
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Beth Lear
Crystal Lett
Brian Lorenz
Gayle Manning
Adam Mathews
Ty D. Mathews
Riordan T. McClain
Lauren McNally
Joseph A. Miller, III
Kevin D. Miller
Melanie Miller
Ismail Mohamed
Diane Mullins
Johnathan Newman
Bob Peterson
Beryl Piccolantonio
Justin Pizzulli
Phil Plummer
Tristan Rader
Sharon A. Ray
Kevin Ritter
Monica Robb Blasdel
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
Bill Roemer
Elgin Rogers, Jr.
C. Allison Russo
Jodi Salvo
Nick Santucci
Jean Schmidt
Mark Sigrist
Veronica R. Sims
Anita Somani
Jason Stephens
Eric Synenberg
Michelle Teska
Cecil Thomas
David Thomas
Daniel P. Troy
Terrence Upchurch
Andrea White
Erika White
Josh Williams
Bernard Willis
Heidi Workman
Tom Young
SENATORS
Nickie J. Antonio
Willis E. Blackshear, Jr.
Andrew O. Brenner
Jerry C. Cirino
Hearcel F. Craig
Al Cutrona
William P. DeMora
Theresa Gavarone
Paula Hicks-Hudson
Stephen A. Huffman
Catherine D. Ingram
Terry Johnson
Al Landis
George F. Lang
Beth Liston
Nathan H. Manning
Bill Reineke
Michele Reynolds
Kristina D. Roegner
Mark Romanchuk
Tim Schaffer
Jane M. Timken
Casey Weinstein
Shane Wilkin